Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Lisbon Airport (LIS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Sofia Airport to Lisbon Airport is 4 hours 35 minutes.
Lisbon's timezone is UTC+0, making Lisbon two hours behind Sofia.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SOF to LIS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Bulgaria Air is your gateway to discovering Lisbon (and maybe even some other great corners of Portugal!). Check out the direct flights from Sofia Airport to Lisbon Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Bulgaria Air.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for SOF to LIS flights is Bulgaria Air.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sofia Airport to Lisbon Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SOF and LIS:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
77% of flights that take off from Sofia Airport reach their destination on time.
Sofia Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Sofia. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SOF? If you're boarding an early flight from Sofia Airport to Lisbon Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Lisbon Airport (LIS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sofia Airport to Lisbon Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Lisbon Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility to explore Lisbon and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Lisbon Airport around two weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to Lisbon Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Lisbon. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Sofia Airport to Lisbon Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SOF to LIS sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Lisbon, now it's time to explore other parts of Portugal. Journey around 274 kilometres north to Porto to check off its leading attractions. From Ribeira District to Rio Douro and Livraria Lello, your itinerary will be busy.
Amadora is another sought-after destination in Portugal and is around 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. No trip is complete without a visit to Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.
